As the preseason rolls along, opening night at the Barclays could not come fast enough.

The Islanders have kept pretty much their same team intact, and the brotherhood was not shaken up as Brock Nelson signed at the 25th hour.

Zidlicky is far from alone in believing the Islanders are capable of contending this season. The atmosphere and energy around the team has been very open to what they believe they can accomplish: A Stanley Cup!